Form 4: National Healthcare Corp Senior VP Reports Gift of Common Stock
Insider Transaction Report
Vicki L Dodson, Senior Vice President of Patient Services at National Healthcare Corp, reported a gift of 788 shares of common stock, reducing her direct beneficial ownership.
Summary
- Vicki L Dodson, Sr. VP Patient Services at National Healthcare Corp (NHC), reported a disposition of 788 shares of common stock.
- The transaction occurred on June 26, 2025, and was coded as a gift (G) with a price of $0 per share.
- Following this transaction, Ms. Dodson directly beneficially owns 8,960.5455 shares of NHC common stock.
- Ms. Dodson also holds several stock options: 3,734 options exercisable at $53.94 (expiring March 8, 2028), 12,000 options exercisable at $94.1 (expiring March 5, 2029), and 13,500 options exercisable at $90.62 (expiring February 24, 2030).
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The transaction is a small disposition of shares by an executive via a gift, which is generally considered neutral to slightly negative for insider confidence but is not indicative of company performance or significant strategic shifts.
Positives
- NA
Negatives
- The disposition of 788 shares by a senior executive, even as a gift, slightly reduces their direct beneficial ownership in the company.
Risks
- NA
Future Outlook
NA
Management Comments
- NA
Industry Context
This Form 4 filing reports an individual insider transaction and does not provide broader industry context or trends.
Comparison to Industry Standards
- NA
Legal Proceedings
- NA
Related Party Transactions
- The transaction involves a gift of shares, which is a disposition by an insider. While the recipient is not specified, such transactions can sometimes be with related parties (e.g., family members) for estate planning purposes.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: A minor reduction in direct insider ownership, which is generally not significant enough to impact shareholder sentiment or company valuation.
- Employees, Customers, Suppliers, Creditors: No direct impact from this specific insider transaction.
Next Steps
- NA
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 03/08/2024 | Date stock option for 3,734 shares became exercisable. |
| 03/05/2025 | Date stock option for 12,000 shares became exercisable. |
| 06/26/2025 | Date of common stock gift transaction. |
| 02/24/2026 | Date stock option for 13,500 shares became exercisable. |
| 03/08/2028 | Expiration date for stock option of 3,734 shares. |
| 03/05/2029 | Expiration date for stock option of 12,000 shares. |
| 02/24/2030 | Expiration date for stock option of 13,500 shares. |
Keywords
SEC Form 4, Insider Transaction, Stock Gift, National Healthcare Corp, NHC, Vicki L Dodson, Common Stock, Beneficial Ownership, Stock Options
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